For a shop that balances heavy truck wheels and wants a brand with US parts support. Home users get more features for less elsewhere.
Amazon $2,199The Atlas WB41 Wheel Balancer is the better tire changer overall, rated 3.1 to 2.9. The Triumph NTB-550 Wheel Balancer wins on rim size and price. The Triumph NTB-550 Wheel Balancer costs $424 less ($1,775 vs $2,199).
For a garage with large wheels that does not mind entering rim data by hand. Check the warranty with the seller first.
Amazon $1,775Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Triumph NTB-550 Wheel Balancer for rim size (rims up to 28 in vs rims up to 26 in) and price ($1,775 vs $2,199).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every wheel balancer tire changer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Atlas WB41 Wheel Balancer | Triumph NTB-550 Wheel Balancer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Price 25% | 0 $2,199 | 17 $1,775 |
| Rim size 20% | 50 rims up to 26 in | 75 rims up to 28 in |
| Tire size or wheel weight 15% | 100 wheels up to 165 lb | 50 wheel weight limit not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 25% | 25 ALU programs | 50 features not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Atlas WB41 Wheel Balancer | Triumph NTB-550 Wheel Balancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel balancer | ||
| Rim diameter | 10 to 26 in | 10 to 28 in |
| Max rim width | 20 in | 20 in |
| Max wheel weight | 165 lb | - |
| Max wheel diameter | 39 in | 44 in |
| Accuracy | ±1 g | - |
| Cycle time | 7 s | - |
| Automatic measuring | No | - |
| ALU programs | 4 | - |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
